[RBW] Re: Nitto T cages? (no VO for me)

2011-05-29 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
cular reason that you don't support VO?  Just curious. > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ > > On May 29, 10:31 am, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > > wrote: > > I don't support VO. My bikes are VO-free zones. > > > Ben's is out of stock. > > >

[RBW] Re: Nitto T cages?

2011-05-29 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
ave you > looked at the Velo Orange bottle cages? > > On May 29, 1:06 am, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > wrote: > > > > > > > > > HI gang > > > I am building my new titanium Rawland Sogn and need some bottle cages. > > I hit the Riv s

[RBW] Nitto T cages?

2011-05-28 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
HI gang I am building my new titanium Rawland Sogn and need some bottle cages. I hit the Riv site to order some Nitto "T" cages, which are hands-down my favorite cages and I have them on nearly all my bikes, but Riv is not currently offering them. A quick search of the 'net finds them generally un

[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog

2011-01-26 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hi Rob I've been riding all those same roads since my first double century in 1983. Up through the 80s, including when I raced RAAM in 1987, nobody had a lower gear than 42x23. We sneered at C-Record when it came out with a 39 tooth small ring. Eventually I got older, grew out of my skinny teenage

[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog

2011-01-26 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
bikes a  black free zone, then a Shimano > > free zone (after quite a few negative experiences) but now I take a > > more judicious approach.  I love my White cranks, black and all; and I > > have to say my new Ultegra RD 6700 is the best shifting derailler I > > have use

[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog

2011-01-25 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
ersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend.  He rode a > fixie.  Nice guy.  Oldtimer with a great grey beard. > > What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? > > On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > wrote: > > > Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthon

[RBW] My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog

2011-01-25 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on t

[RBW] Re: Tom Ritchey, in His Own Words

2011-01-23 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Considering Grant himself took the time to comment, I would say "yes," it is on topic. Got anything else to "just say"? On Jan 23, 6:11 pm, Rocky B wrote: > Really interesting thread but isnt this considered an OT thread? > > ...sorry, i'm just saying. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Tom Ritchey, in His Own Words

2011-01-23 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
As a follow-up to my original blog post, "Tom Ritchey: In His Own Words," I have now posted Tom's 1982 catalogue to my Rough Riders blog. As you can see from the Fairfax address on the catalogue (Tom has always lived on the SF peninsula, not in Marin County), these were Tom's bikes, as sold by the

[RBW] Re: Tom Ritchey, in His Own Words

2011-01-13 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
ed to rear dropouts, repaint to original Imron red, chain > > holder peg added on drive side seat stay. > > > Bilenky supplied the fork, Franklin Frame did the alterations, paint > > and decals. > > > Ed > > > On Jan 13, 7:17 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Ride

[RBW] Re: Tom Ritchey, in His Own Words

2011-01-13 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
> > > > RGZ > > > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM, eddie...@gmail.com > > > wrote: > > > > Chris, my Ritchey can be seen here: > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/8193389@N06/sets/72157606645245888/ > > > > or > > &

[RBW] Re: Tom Ritchey, in His Own Words

2011-01-12 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I'd buy a Rivendell tandem and did let GP know of that fact a few years ago, when this previously came up. - Chris Kostman http://www.XO-1.org On Jan 12, 1:22 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM, William wrote: > > "If we ever do a tandem, we'll > > likely do the same. " > >

[RBW] Re: Tom Ritchey, in His Own Words

2011-01-12 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Ed, I'd like to see some photos of that customized Ritchey! - Chris Kostman http://www.XO-1.org On Jan 12, 8:02 pm, "eddie...@gmail.com" wrote: > Us too. I called Rivendell when Grant first mentioned a tandem a > couple years ago in a reader, and tried to put down a deposit, but > they declined.

[RBW] For Sale: 1992 Bstone XO-1 55cm (NEW SLIDESHOW!) with custom paint and restoration

2010-12-06 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Sorry for the re-post, but I have been asked for up-to-date photos of the bike exactly as it is being offered. Last night I did the parts swaps/installations and then this morning I photographed the bike exactly as it is being offered. Photos and details here: http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 1992 Bstone XO-1 55cm with custom paint and restoration

2010-12-04 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders: Many of you will remember the several e-Garage Sales I hosted back in August/September. I'd like to continue clearing out what is left of that gear, so I have slashed prices on everything on my For Sale Page: http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html PLUS: N

[RBW] For Sale: 1992 Bstone XO-1 55cm with custom paint and restoration

2010-12-04 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
For Sale: 1992 Bridgestone XO-1, 55cm size, with custom CyclArt paint Since I have only ridden it once in a decade, I am selling my 1992 Bridgestone XO-1. It's a size 55cm and was custom repainted by Cyclart in the same "tusk" off-white with the pearlescent clear-coat as it originally had ("Cat. 2

[RBW] Re: Roadeos and Downtube Shifters

2010-09-14 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Actually, I got the frame unpainted from Rivendell and had Joe Bell and his team file off the original brifter cable guide braze-ons and then braze-on the down tube shifter mounts when they did the paint. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1/org On Sep 14, 10:53 am, John Speare wrote: >

[RBW] e-Garage Sale #7

2010-09-14 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders! My newest e-Garage Sale is now online. Please help me keep clearing out the garage! Note there are some free items, too. Really, it ALL has to go! Thanks for checking. As always, first come, first served and payment accepted via Paypal only. http://www.adventurecor

[RBW] e-Garage Sale #6

2010-09-08 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have yet more stuff I'd like to clear out from my garage, so here's my new For Sale list (e-Garage Sale #6). Please respond to me directly, not the whole list! First come, first served. Payment via Paypal only must be received within 12 hours. Thanks! NOTE: All de

[RBW] Mason St. Clair / Wire Donkey 'Zine

2010-09-06 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I'm wondering if any of you were subscribers to the little bike 'zine called "Wire Donkey," published by Mason St. Clair? If so, do you know of his whereabouts / status? My most recent edition of his 'zine is from 2005 and I have nothing since. By my calculations he'd be 81 years young now. Do any

[RBW] e-Garage Sale #5, including five sets of unique wheels

2010-09-05 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have yet more stuff I'd like to clear out from my garage, so here's my new For Sale list (e-Garage Sale #5). Please respond to me directly, not the whole list! First come, first served. Thanks! NOTE: All details and photos of ALL the items are at this link: http:/

[RBW] Re: Garage Sale #4: Shimano of all eras, and much more.

2010-08-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
cally a win-win-win as far as I am concerned. I appreciate the support and enthusiasm! - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA On Aug 30, 8:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM, XO-1.org Rough Riders > > wrote: > > Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have yet more stuff I&

[RBW] Garage Sale #4: Shimano of all eras, and much more.

2010-08-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have yet more stuff I'd like to clear out from my garage, so here's my new For Sale list. Please respond to me directly, not the whole list! First come, first served. Thanks! NOTE: All details and photos of ALL the items are at this link: http://www.adventurecorps

[RBW] Re: Vitruvian Shoes

2010-08-26 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I've been a big fan of Vitruvian shoes for years. I'm sorry they are going out of business. I just ordered three pair, to tide me over for a year or so. I will probably go ahead and order even more, because they are just great! (And $25 is too good to pass up.) Alas, I also have two pair to try t

[RBW] For Sale: More Garage Clean Out (very extensive list)

2010-08-25 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have yet more stuff I'd like to clear out from my garage, so here's my new For Sale list. Please respond to me directly, not the whole list! First come, first served. Thanks! NOTE: All details and photos of many of the items are at this link: http://www.adventurec

[RBW] Re: For Sale: two wool jerseys + Wooly Warm sweater jersey

2010-08-23 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Oops. I also have the original "Rivendell Wallet" for sale. Unused and perfect condition. Measures 4x4/25" across when folded closed. I am posting photos to my For Sale page right now. $20 plus $2 S&H to USA. All payments via Paypal, please. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] For Sale: two wool jerseys + Wooly Warm sweater jersey

2010-08-23 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders: I have the following For Sale Directly to the RBW list, off-eBay (Please contact me directly; do not respond to the whole list). Images here: http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html Size Large Wool Jersey from Black Crater Clothing Company. Blue with white

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I have never seen that odd gray finish before on those cranks. That is my all-time favorite crank, too, though. I have a mint double set on my XO-1 and a well used triple set on my steel Moots ATB. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org http://www.adventurecorps.com On Aug 19, 1:15 pm,

[RBW] Re: For eBay: B'stone / BOB material, plus update on my For Sale List

2010-08-19 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
st has sold. Thanks for your support! - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org On Aug 18, 10:43 am, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > Hello fellow Rivendell riders: > > Thanks for your enthusiasm for helping me clean out my garage! > > http://www.adventurecorps.com

[RBW] For eBay: B'stone / BOB material, plus update on my For Sale List

2010-08-18 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders: Thanks for your enthusiasm for helping me clean out my garage! What's left for sale (but will go eBay by tomorrow if I don't sell it here first) includes black and gray Brooks B17 Champion Special saddles with titanium rails, Sidi Cycle Titanium shoes in 44, Rivende

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Two of each! - Chris Kostman On Aug 17, 9:38 pm, rperks wrote: > I would be in for a set of both, the catch is being the one to make it > happen.  The current candidates are either focused on other tire sizes > or content with the current offerings where durability trumps supple > speedy tires.

[RBW] Updated FOR SALE list

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Wow, I guess I'm everybody's new best friend here since almost everything sold right away after my previous post! Here is what I still have For Sale. I will keep the website slideshow up-to-date, too, to the best of my ability: http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html For everyone who has

[RBW] For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have a lot of stuff I'd like to clear out, so here's my For Sale list. Please respond to me directly, not the whole list! Thanks! Please visit http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html for photos, details, and prices. First come, first served. Contact me to

[RBW] For eBay: my entire Rivendell printed materials collection, and more

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders. I just started three eBay auctions which may be of interest to you. I hope it's kosher to alert the list with this email. Shortly I will also offer, direct to this RBW list, a whole variety of Rivendell, Brooks, and related items for sale. Thanks for your interest, an

[RBW] WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 (new)

2010-08-03 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Anybody have a pair or two of WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 you'd be willing to sell? Handlebars are starting to become like running shoes: you'd better stock up when you find something you like! Thanks, Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Rough Riders Rally: photos, roster, awards winners, and more

2010-07-26 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Seven Slideshows, Full Roster, and Bike Show Award Winners from the Rough Riders Rally are now posted to the website: http://www.adventurecorps.com/rrr/2010/roster.html Sadly and surprisingly, only one Rivendell was in attendance. Yours in sport, Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org -

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

2010-07-26 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Too bad you didn't just join us for the Rough Riders Rally. Coincidentally, we rode all those same trails, and more, for 36 miles and nearly 6,000' of ascent. On Jul 24, 9:10 pm, Lee wrote: > Hey all. I took the Quickbeam out on some trails in the Marin > Headlands this a.m. Here's the link to th

[RBW] Re: Query on TA Cyclo Tourist cranks and front derailier

2010-07-07 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
We covered this very topic not so long ago: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/e0e6591640ed96cc/214630d4037ca310#214630d4037ca310 On Jul 7, 9:00 am, GeorgeS wrote: > I'm building up a 70's era Bob Jackson touring frame and I'm going to > use TA Cyclo Tourist cra

[RBW] Rough Riders Rally in current Cycle California! Magazine

2010-07-06 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hi fellow Rivendell Riders: Be sure to pick up a copy of Cycle California! at your local California bicycle shop as Rough Riding, and the Rough Riders Rally in particular, are featured in the current, July 2010, issue. You may also download a Pdf version of the current issue via their website: ht

[RBW] Re: IRD 7-spd freewheel on Phil Wood road hub

2010-07-05 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I am pretty darn sure I have an IRD fw on my Phil Wood hub. Even if I don't, I can not imagine what the Phil Wood people are talking about. A freewheel is a freewheel. The only issue is how much lateral space it takes up on that side of the hub. If it threads on nicely and doesn't ram into your rig

[RBW] Riv Roadeo in the current Endurance News

2010-07-01 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Yours truly on my Roadeo in the current issue of Endurance News (#70), along with my article The Classic Cyclist, Part One: http://www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/ENews/ENissue70/?page=52 - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Original 1980's Bridgestone Wool Cowl Neck Jersey

2010-06-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
That's not from the 80s. It's from 93 or 94. On Jun 30, 7:41 pm, Scott Goldstein wrote: > Without a doubt, this is rarest wool jersey I've dug up so far. > > For a time, long before Grant Peterson created Rivendell, he ran Bridgestone > cycles.  I got this jersey  to go with my classic XO-1 > > I

[RBW] Rough Riders Rally recon: three Riv rides in Marin

2010-06-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders! I just got back from a three-day trip to Marin County to finalize all the details of the July 23-25 Rough Riders Rally, including riding all three Rally routes with my Garmin 310xt to create the maps, finalize route sheets, and such. Full route details, including int

[RBW] Re: Shifting issues with TA Pro 5 Vis cranks/rings

2010-06-19 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hi all: Thanks for your comments and suggestions. Much appreciated! The derailleur I installed at first yesterday was designed for triples, and really wants to shove the chain UNDER the big ring when upshifting (into one of those five gaps). So this morning, just before the ride, I installed a br

[RBW] Shifting issues with TA Pro 5 Vis cranks/rings

2010-06-18 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hi: I've never gotten suitable shifting with a TA Pro 5 Vis crankset with 32/46 rings. This is mated with Shimano 9-speed on the rear (11x34) and bar-end shifters (Shimano 9 also). First I had it set up with a Suntour Superbe Pro front derailleur and it wanted to overshift once every 25 to 50 shif

[RBW] Re: do you ever get tired of....

2010-06-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Really, it could be worse. I drive a Delorean and you wouldn't believe how many people ask if it came with a gram of coke in the glove box, or if I have a flux capacitor, or try to tell me it has a Ford engine, or if they all came "painted silver." On the other hand, people constantly want to photo

[RBW] Re: do you ever get tired of....

2010-06-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I don't understand why this is difficult for some people. Do they lose their train of thought before they finish reading the name, because it's sooo long? It's like all those people who say "axe" for "ask" or "nook-you-lur" for "nuclear" or "motorsickle" for "motorcycle". I don't get it, but o

[RBW] Re: Dirt Rag Grant Profile

2010-06-15 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
This is really nice, and the follow-up comments are nice, too. I posted it to my Facebook page, along with a link to my own interview with Grant back in 1992: http://www.facebook.com/adventurecorps - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org http://www.adventurecorps.com > > > > > On Tue, J

[RBW] Re: what would make the best..

2010-06-14 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Eric Hjertberg, who knows more about wheels than the rest of the planet combined, told me that the combined frontal area of 36 spokes is more than the bicycle frame itself, plus the spokes are spinning through the air as the bike moves forward, further adding drag to our forward movement. Thus, "th

[RBW] Re: what would make the best..

2010-06-13 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I would recommend some lighter, and more importantly, far more aero wheels. In this day and age, such wheels, with, for example, 24 spokes front and rear, are totally bomber if you buy from a reputable brand. I have ridden piles of miles on such wheels in the dirt, without a hitch. Cyclocross racer

[RBW] Re: Rapha has love for Rivendell

2010-06-03 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Yes, perhaps "brilliant" for the extant Riv fans who read it, but "marketing" implies reaching beyond the current fan/customer base. I don't see that happening, and never really have. On Jun 3, 6:12 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: > Are you kidding? The whole Homer Hilsen hype with the epic poem and  

[RBW] Re: Rapha has love for Rivendell

2010-06-03 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
It doesn't appear to me that Rivendell has a "marketing strategy," other than running small ads in Bicycle Quarterly and Adventure Cyclist... On Jun 3, 3:18 pm, Michael_S wrote: > Kinda goes back to what a few of us said last week. Rapha and > Rivendell share much more in philosophy and market de

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-11 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
If seven riders go on a nice ride, and at least five don't blog about it, did the ride really happen? http://www.xo-1.org/2010/05/if-seven-riders-go-on-nice-ride-and-at.html - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org On May 1, 7:59 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Seven turned out for today's So

[RBW] Re: San Diego Custom BIcycle Show Rivendell Ri de! Apr. 11 Mixie •Velo Cult •Beer

2010-04-09 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I'll be on 23mm tires and Look pedals, so don't expect me walking any. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org On Apr 8, 10:51 pm, Esteban wrote: > The dirt sections are short... Ride what you got! > On Apr 8, 9:18 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Don't we all!!! > > > On Thu, Apr 8, 2010

[RBW] Re: Wool Leg Warmers

2010-04-07 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I love my wool leg and arm warmers (and bib shorts) from Ibex! http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/index.php - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org On Apr 7, 11:48 am, Robert Kirkpatrick wrote: > The weather is getting into post-tights temps and to my dismay I found   > my Riv Wool Leg-warme

[RBW] Rough Riding on the Adventure Cycling Blog

2010-04-05 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hi gang: Check out "Fat Terrain on Skinny Tires" on the Adventure Cycling Blog: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2010/04/fat-terrain-on-skinny-tires.html I'm so excited about the momentum we're building! - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Another Pepin ride

2010-04-02 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Lake Pepin is truly a remarkable place to ride and it's nice to see it getting some "air time" here on this forum. I've ridden around it three times, all as two-day jaunts during the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour, in 2006, 2007, and 2008. In 2007 I blazed a dirt road alternate to part of the Day Two rout

[RBW] Rough Riding in the RoadBikeRider.com newsletter

2010-04-01 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Wow! I am psyched! There is some fantastic coverage of Rough Riding and our Rough Riders Rally in the current weekly email newsletter from http://www.roadbikerider.com/ Many thanks to RBR's Ed Pavelka for the exposure. His free weekly newsletter for roadie cyclists is an incredible and entertaini

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet white out!

2010-03-31 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
This Rambouillet looks fantastic! White bar tape is as classic as one can get, in a racy kind of way. (I was the race official "in charge of" Jonathan Boyer when he won the Race Across America in 1985. His mechanic put new white bar tape on all three of his bikes every day of the race. I never forg

[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-31 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Maybe you guys should rename this thread, or start a different one, since it's veered a million miles away from Grant's post and rough riding in general? Not that I'm in charge here of course, but I'm not interested in disc brakes of any kind and they don't have anything to do with the topic at ha

[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-03-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
housings routed that way. On Mar 30, 8:55 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > Larry: > > Lots of people run bar-ends with a handlebar bag. You'll be able to > smoothly route the housings, one way or another: either all the way to > the stem under the tape, or j

[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-03-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Larry: Lots of people run bar-ends with a handlebar bag. You'll be able to smoothly route the housings, one way or another: either all the way to the stem under the tape, or just straight out from the tape about 6" ahead of the shifters. If the latter, usually you can route the housings immediatel

[RBW] Rough Riding in Adventure Cyclist; RR Rally roster and bikes

2010-03-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
More spreading of the gospel: For those of you who aren't members of the Adventure Cycling Association (some of us remember them as Bikecentennial), I'm pleased to report that they featured rough riding, and the Rough Riders Rally in particular, in their February issue. You can read a scan of it o

[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post (Rough Riding in Endurance News)

2010-03-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Speaking of spreading this gospel, my latest article, "Any Bike, Anywhere: The Rough Rider's Way of Life" is published in the current (March, #68) issue of Endurance News, a magazine published by Hammer Nutrition. It's mailed to all of Hammer's current customers, but also published online. You can

[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Bikes aren't "competent" - riders are! Also, my suspension fork has a lock-out: with a simple twist, I can lock it out and eliminate the pogo effect when riding on pavement or hard-packed trails. Not that I ride my "mountain bike" more than a few times a year, but I do appreciate that feature. -

[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Most of the time, I like to use as little technology as possible, but important factors I consider are: - Am I meeting a bunch of "mountain bikers" for some hard charging? If so, I usually take my Ritchey NiTi mtn bike (the first mtn bike I've ever owned with a suspension fork, and I got it a year

[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-29 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I just read Grant's latest post. It's a really nice introduction to rough riding (or underbiking) and some of the techniques that come in handy, as well as some of the many reasons to approach multi-surface riding in this manner. I think he's being very conservative, though, in suggesting that thos

[RBW] Riding Mount Laguna

2010-03-29 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
On March 20 and 27, 2010 we enjoyed some excellent adventures on and around southeastern San Diego County's Mount Laguna. This Saturday's group of 15 included Basketball Legend and AdventureCORPS Fan #1, Bill Walton, with 11-year-old Moriah Swan and her 13-year-old sister Hannah Swan. All three wil

[RBW] Riv site down?

2010-03-22 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Two days in a row, I've found the Riv site down. I get "the page you were looking for does not exist" for any link I try, including the front page and both these blog links from the Riv blog rss feed: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/215 http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/213 A

[RBW] Re: Nice little write up on Velo Cult

2010-03-22 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Velo Cult is the only shop I frequent down here in the San Diego region. They are great guys, very eclectic and fun, and true cycling advocates and enthusiasts. Owner Sky Boyer (how's that for a cool cycling name?) loaned me a part from one of his personal Chris King headsets to help me get my Rive

[RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

2010-03-20 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
My down-tube shifter mounts were NOT an option: I had Joe Bell and his team file off the stock cable housing braze-ons and then braze on the down-tube shifter mounts when they had it for the paint. I had Rivendell send it to JB with just primer on it to get the custom color I wanted (Toyota's Barce

[RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

2010-03-18 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hi gang: Thanks for the comments about my new Rivendell Roadeo. What you see is just the initial build-up, done just in time to spend five days riding it in Death Valley recently. I'll re-work it a bit soon and will post a full report and lots of photos to my blog at www.XO-1.org. (The carbon bars,

[RBW] 80 For Haiti on February 13: Preview Slideshow

2010-01-31 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Big thanks to Grant for taking the time give this Haiti benefit ride a plug here on the list. The rider roster is online at the link below. To the best of my knowledge, just on RBW lister has signed up so far, however we are accepting registration through the 9th. We rode the entire 80 For Haiti r

[RBW] Re: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-23 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
My apologies. Even my Waterford-built All-Rounder (the first one ever sold) is 753. Somehow it never clicked that my frame was made of that "rare and elusive" tubeset: http://www.adventurecorps.com/chronicles/bikes/rivendell/pages/IMG_1653.html On Dec 23, 4:15 pm, Jason Hartman wrote: > On Wed,

[RBW] Re: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-23 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
It's not a 753 frame. I think that's a typo. 853 is more likely. On Dec 22, 3:21 pm, "drcycl...@gmail.com" wrote: > Hi Everyone, > >       I am selling my 56.5 cm Burnt Orange All Rounder.  It comes with > a shimano 600 headset and downtube barrel adjusters.  This frame is in > great shape no din

[RBW] Re: Dromarti shoes

2009-12-03 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I got the SPD style and the road style and absolutely love them. The fit is the same as my Sidis, but these look a lot "cooler." They remind me quite a bit of my Sidis in the early 80s, but the quality of these is even higher. I think the natural leather is probably more comfortable and perhaps eve

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Rough Riders Santa Monica tomorrow

2009-11-21 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
We had ten riders today for a 45 mile Rough Riding epic with 6100 feet of elevation gain, spread out over seven hours. It was an awesome day, but none of you posters here were there. What happened? Photos, route, report, to be posted soon. - Chris Kostman http://www.XO-1.org -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on the Great Divide Route?

2009-10-29 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
That would be Deanna Adams who did it on a road bike converted to fixed gear, with 35mm Ritchey cyclocross tyres. Here is her blog: http://ultrarunbikevegan.blogspot.com/ The Great Divide Route is not "real mountain biking." Suspension is not necessary, especially if that's not what you normally

[RBW] Re: Riv geometry and clipless

2009-10-21 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Jason: Where are you located? I'm in SoCal and would be happy to meet with you for a fit session (which, when I do it, includes riding out in the real world, not just in a static laboratory setting). Chris Kostman http://www.adventurecorps.com > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bu

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth (seeking Imron chart in San Diego area)

2009-10-13 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I am pleased to have a Roadeo on order and need to let the Rivendell folks know the Imron color. I am in the San Diego area. Can anyone suggest somewhere I can walk into to see an Imron color book or chart? The color I want is a very old school celeste, like Bianchis were 50 years ago, sort of a

[RBW] Re: wool jerseys

2009-09-16 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I used Portland Cyclewear a few years back for a custom order and was appalled, just absolutely appalled, at the service and the product quality. What absolute rubbish garments and pathetic people skills. I wouldn't use them again if they gave me their products. I don't think anybody here has men

[RBW] Re: Semi-Epic Ride Planned for Sunday, July 5

2009-07-05 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Eleven Rough Riders enjoyed a fantastic day of cycling in the first real hot weather of 2009: It hit about 100 at some points. The route featured "the greatest hits" of the Mt. Laguna back country: Viejas Grade, Boulder Creek, Lake Cuyamaca, Descanso, and Wildwood Glen Ln (AKA "Mad Max Road") with

[RBW] Semi-Epic Ride Planned for Sunday, July 5

2009-06-21 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Semi-Epic Ride Planned for Sunday, July 5: YOU Are Invited! Route Sheet Now Posted! The route will include the dirt sections (and some paved sections) from two different rides we've done out in this amazing area before. Basically we'll ride a sort of "Greatest Hits" 58.4 mile route which includes

[RBW] Re: Funny question this morning? (version 2: digital shifting)

2009-06-11 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
About six years ago I was on a ride in Solvang. I was on my Kestrel 4000 (the original Kestrel with the really large "aero"-shped tubes) with a Campy C-Record group. I caught a couple of other riders, both in their 20s, both on modern bikes with integrated shifting, etc. I reached down to shift ge

[RBW] Re: Ride Invite: Weekly "Rough Riders Ramble" in La Jolla on Wednesdays at 5pm

2009-06-04 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Pix from the June 3, 2009 Rough Rider Ramble are here (one Sam Hillborne was in attendance): http://adventurecorps.smugmug.com/gallery/8004109_U3cPa/1/554138... We hope to see you next week or any Wednesday! - Chris Kostman www.XO-1.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[RBW] Ride Invite: Weekly "Rough Riders Ramble" in La Jolla on Wednesdays at 5pm

2009-06-02 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5pm for our weekly Rough Rider Ramble in La Jolla! Any mountain bike, CX bike, or fat-tired road bike will do, but Rivendells get special style points and front row parking at the tea house. We do this ride every Wednesday, but come tomorrow if you're in the area! I

[RBW] Re: Ride Invite: Mt. Palomar via dirt road, Nate Harrison Grade on June 14

2009-05-21 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
t; > On 5/20/09 10:48 PM, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > wrote: > > > > > Hello fellow Rivendell riders! > > > You're invited to a no-host, self-sufficient ride up northern San > > Diego's awesome Mt. Palomar via Nate Harrison Grade, a dirt

[RBW] Ride Invite: Mt. Palomar via dirt road, Nate Harrison Grade on June 14

2009-05-20 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders! You're invited to a no-host, self-sufficient ride up northern San Diego's awesome Mt. Palomar via Nate Harrison Grade, a dirt road which is a lovely alternate to the overly popular paved roads. (We will return downhilll via the pavement, however.) Extraordinary view